Reviews in Manchester

Did we just catch them on a bad night?My wife and I have visited RED on several occasions with varying sized groups and always found the food to be excellent so knowing that former RED staff had opened Momentum we thought it had to be worth a try.It ended up as a bit of a disaster. On arrival there was no one to greet us and when the barman eventually acknowledged us we were pointed to the bar area to wait. Everything then seemed to be running in slow motion. The drinks took an age to be brought over to us. We ordered and some time later we were shown to our table. it was 20 minutes more before our starters arrived so why were we sat at the table when the food clearly wasn't ready? Another minor point but the napkins clearly hadn't seen an iron but that seemed to be just our table.The salmon and cucumber starter that I had was, in my view, one of the blandest dishes I've ever had. I did mention this to our waitress ( there was only one for the whole place) and wasn't charged but no one asked what I found wrong. My wife had scallops and squid which she found tast but I don't like to see scallops sliced into thin slices. Perhaps indicates a cost saving effort?The mains then arrived and the wine I ordered to go with it arrived some time after we had started the mains. I had the rabbit cassoulet which was ok but nothing to write home about. The sauce tasted over-reduced and bitter. My wife had the liver which was a generous serving only matched by the caramelised cauliflower that filled most of the plate but was so 'sloppy' it was difficult to eat. The lime didn't fit either.The after dinner coffee was excellent - I believe it is supplied by Exchange Coffee and they are very good.The meal was a special occasion and I really can't remember a dining experience that has disappointed me so much - and I so wanted it to be otherwise.Sorry but I'm not coming back

Heard lots of good things about this restaurant... will be booking a table for the weekend...

One of my favourite bars in the whole of Manchester, perfect place for a beer or tasty grub. Couldn't love it more !!!

I've visited 3 times now with the most recent being this week and I would recommend this restaurant wholeheartedly. The staff are very welcoming and attentive; the chef in particular is a delight (he gave a party of 10 women a glass of baileys each as one of had a birthday, which was a lovely touch) and for the most part the food is very good with very fresh ingredients being used (for example the dips that come with the poppadoms are superior to that served in most Indian restaurants I have visited) and very reasonably priced. I don't usually eat lamb or beef at Indian restaurants, as it is often tough but here the meat falls apart at the touch and is delicious. The mild sauces can be a bit too mild for my liking and lack some flavour as a result but all the other sauces I have tried have been very flavoursome and tasty. Only the duck disappointed, on one occasion, as it was rather fatty. Overall I would say this is one of the best Indian Restaurants in Sale and I would strongly recommend it.

After finding the restaurant on Sugarvine 5 of us went for lunch last Monday. What a wonderful time we had. we don't usually eat oriental food for lunch but we will definitely be going back. We all had the set lunch which was very reasonable. lovely place, great food and good time was had.

Without doubt the biggest gem in Chorlton right now. great service, fantastic and i mean FANTASTIC fresh, authentic, beautifully presented food. This place should be winning awards.

took friends for birthday meal excellent food and good service.

Delicious authentic Japanese food in a genuine izakaya atmosphere…I try to eat here at least once a week whilst working away from home…My wife’s Japanese, the food here is every bit as good as the home cooking I miss…highly recommended!

Armenique Gatley. Fabulous coffee and lovely light lunch of ciabatta sandwich. Excellent! Recommend, or maybe not? Don't want it to get so busy I can't get in!

My wife and I have eaten here since its opened, when ever we eat out anywhere else, we always use Donatello's as the bench mark and not many come near, we love the food, drink and especially Roberto.

My husband and i visited the Ancora a few years ago and were quite impressed,we are renewing our wedding vows for 25years married on the 10th December and have booked for in total 15 people and lunch time,we really hope we wont be disappointed this time !!!!

visited momentum 6/11/11. had high expectations having visited red bar a few time. was NOT disappointed. greeted by very smart, polite staff. offered a table to have a drink at whilst my wife and 2 daughters and i looked at the menu. there was no rush. food was FANTASTIC, i had the cheese and onion pie, which might not sound too exciting but believe me it was great. really looking forward to our return!!!

La Torre just gets better and better, and I have given up trying to find anyone who can cook Spanish food as good as Dino, no microwaves here, everything is cooked fresh to order in the open kitchen for all to see, I only wish it was closer to my home then I would not have as far to travel, but defo worth the journey.

staff seemed indifferent, due to our unfamiliarity, restaurant was obviously full of locals who held the attention of the staff. food average to good, starter dis-appointing due to salad served slightly dry and at room temperature.. main course ok though.

Good pub and food except for the landlady who is the most rude and obnoxious woman I have ever met. The poor bar staff, I dont know how they manage to work for her!

Excellent food at a great price (8.95 5 courses mon to thurs 6.95 on Sundays). Recommended to a friend and its now their usual too. Can't wait to go back!

Great place - friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Terrific food at every stage and not expensive. Good wine list. Would definitely go again; in fact......booking for Christmas!

This is a restaurant I go to regularly. The food is superb, the prices are very reasonable, the service is excellent, and the staff are very friendly. It's a shame the place is not busier.